Movie Description
Young Harry Houdini
(1987)Overview
This biographical movie depicts the youth of the magician Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926). As a boy his name was Eric Weiss and his father wanted him to become a locksmith. But he ran away and joined the traveling show of Dr. Grimaldi, where he learned the tricks of a magician and a little mystery from his Indian assistant, too.
Featured Crew
- Director : James Orr
- Writer : James Orr,Jim Cruickshank
- Cast : Wil Wheaton,Jeffrey DeMunn,Kerri Green,Barry Corbin,Roy Dotrice,J. Reuben Silverbird,José Ferrer,Rossie Harris,Phillip Brock,Michael Alldredge,Sean McClory,Lee de Broux,Rita Zohar,J.C. Quinn,Mike Pniewski,Mark Lonow,Byrne Piven,Tony Becker,Val Bettin,Alan David Gelman,Oliver Muirhead,Billy McComb,Arlee Reed
Cast
Ehrich Weiss / Young Harry Houdini
Adult Harry Houdini
Calpernia
Elmore
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
John Parker
Dr. Tybalt Grimaldi
Theo
Wesley
Yardbull
Sean O'Casey
Marshall
Mrs. Weiss
Slats
Large Miner
Assistant
Rabbi Weiss
Albert
Dr. Allworth
Bobby
Bobby
Merlin
Policeman
Posters
Recommendations
Facts
Original TitleYoung Harry Houdini
Status Released
Release Information
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1987-03-14
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 00m
Genres
- Comedy
- TV Movie
